Well I never! My blog is five years old this week! Time certainly flies when you're having fun.
I thought I'd brighten your day by posting a photo of me when I was five years old...
I thought I'd brighten your day by posting a photo of me when I was five years old...
Sorry, I digress… I have fond memories of writing my very first post, which featured a lovely, but stiff-as-a-board Colette Sencha top. I may not have got much wear out of it (the higher than average neckline always made me feel like I was being slowly strangled), but it taught me a lot about sewing, fitting and, above all, fabric choice!
Having a blog isn't just about making things and taking photos. It's also about interacting with the sewing community and for me, that's been by far the best thing that's happened since I started writing it. I've learnt lots about sewing during my first five years and I still have a long way to go. More importantly, I've met some of the kindest, most talented and generous people ever. And the funniest… I've been on some meet-ups where I haven't stopped laughing the entire time! In short, sewing and writing a blog have made me very happy and kept me sane - you can't ask for more really!
So to everybody who has followed my blog and supported my sewing endeavours for the past five years - THANK YOU! It means an awful lot to me. xx
I bet you never thought this is where you'd be, five years on, when you wrote that first post. I don't always (make that often these days!) comment, but I enjoy reading and admiring your lovely makes. Here's to the next five.
ReplyDeleteI never DREAMED I'd still be writing my blog five years on! Thanks Fiona! x
DeleteHappy blogiversary to one of my favorite bloggers!! Funny enough a Sencha was about the first thing I remember sewing when I re-started, and had the same feeling about it... I also didn't know anything about interfacing so my neck facing was as stiff as a board, ha! I see your love of polka dots hasn't gone anywhere in 5 years. ;-)
ReplyDeleteAw thanks Tasha! That's funny about the neck facing! And yes, my love of polka dots is undiminished, even after five years! x
DeleteHappy 5!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Debbie! x
DeleteI love your hairdo in your five year old picture! So adorable. Bet you didn't think people would be wearing that style in the 2010s as well!
ReplyDeleteHa! That hairdo was my mum's pride and joy, she used to get people stopping her in the street complimenting her on her daughter's hair! x
DeleteCongratulations! Can't wait to follow along with year 6 :-)
ReplyDeleteAw thanks so much! x
DeleteHappy blog-iversary! Thanks for the continued inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Teresa! x
DeleteHappy blogiversary! Here's to 5 more (and then some)!
ReplyDeleteHaha, I hope so! And thank you! x
DeleteAwwww, you were a darling! And yes, Happy 5!
ReplyDeleteI know, butter wouldn't melt in my mouth! x
DeleteBravo!
ReplyDeleteMerci Carmen! x
DeleteGo you! :) I do love the earth tone pinafore and skivvy - had a wardrobe of those too. Such fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks Maryanne! I loved that mustard coloured polo neck, it didn't really go with anything except that pinafore! x
Delete5 year old you looks like a handful! LOL!! :) Happy 5th blog-a-versary! I concur that the community of sewers is downright awesome!
ReplyDeleteIt's a fab community to be part of isn't it?!! And yes, five year old me was a right little madam! x
DeleteHappy 5th birthday! Yours was one of the first seeing blogs I started reading and I still look forward to your posts.
ReplyDeleteAw that's so lovely to hear, thank you! x
DeleteCongratulations! It's so interesting to look back.
ReplyDeleteIt is, isn't it?! And thank you! x
DeleteThat's great! I remember yours was one of the first sewing blogs i found and I loved reading right back to the start.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, that's so nice to hear, thank you! x
DeleteHappy 5th anniversary!
ReplyDeleteThank you! x
DeleteCongratulations on your 5th blog anniversary Jane! I really enjoy your posts and here's to many more!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Sherry! Soooo pleased you've started blogging again! xx
Deletecongratulations! I really love your blog and tutorials always interesting and informative. Here's to next five years! x
ReplyDeleteP.s. Love the photo really cute.
That's so nice to hear, thanks Mary! x
DeleteHappy 5! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Zoe! x
DeleteCongratulations, many more blogging years to come. Your blog is one of my favourites and I appreciate the effort that goes into posting a blog
ReplyDeleteThank you very much. Sometimes it does take a lot of effort so it's good to know it's appreciated! x
DeleteHurrah and here's to the next five. Love reading you blog.
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary Jane. I always love seeing one of your posts pop up in my feed so I'm looking forward to the next five. Who knows, maybe I'll even make it along to a meet up one day and meet you in person! x
ReplyDeleteA belated congratulations and happy blogday!!!!
ReplyDeleteFive years, well done. Interacting with the sewing community is possibly the greatest thing. I always find seeing what everyone else has sewn and how certain patterns fit in real life is the most useful thing about peoples blogs. That and a perfect way to waste time by reading about other peoples sewing and not doing any myself...
ReplyDeleteHappy 5 years! Yours was one of the first UK sewing blogs I found when I started sewing 5 years ago. I can't wait to see what you come up with in the next 5 years! x
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